Five Cheese Ziti – Hanna Greiner & Sidney Adam

Ingredients for the Ziti Sauce:

4 cups tomato sauce

2 cups alfredo sauce

½ c. ricotta cheese

¼ c. mozzarella cheese, shredded

3T. Fontina cheese, shredded

1 tsp garlic pepper seasoning

½ tsp garlic powder

Ingredients for the Ziti Topping:

3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

½ c. Italian breadcrumbs

3 T romano cheese, grated

3 T. parmesan cheese, grated

1 T. fresh garlic, chopped

3 T. vegetable oil

3 T. fresh parsley, chopped

Other Ingredients:

1 lb. dry ziti pasta

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

1.     Prepare the ziti sauce:

2.     Combining all ingredients for the ziti sauce in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

3.     Prepare the ziti topping:

4.     In a medium size bowl, whisk together the first 4 ingredients for the ziti topping.

5.     Add the garlic, oil, and parsley and mix until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

6.     When ready to prepare the whole dish:

7.     Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick spray.

8.     Prepare the pasta according to package directions.

9.     Pour ½ cup of prepared ziti sauce into the prepared dish, and spread it evenly over the bottom using a spoon.

10.  When pasta has finished cooking, drain the water and pour the hot pasta into the bowl of remaining sauce. Mix thoroughly; pour into the baking dish.

11.  Spread 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over the pasta and sauce mixture.

12.  Top the mozzarella with the prepared ziti topping, spreading evenly.

13.  Place pan on center oven rack and bake until top is golden brown and cheese is bubbling, about 30 to 40 minutes.

14.  Remove and serve immediately.